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Life in brief cMED CMED honored by region’s chambers of commerce The CMU College of Medicine was honored at the third annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Chamber Summit on Monday in Saginaw. Jim Knight, director of marketing and communications for CMED, said the four chambers of commerce in the region have begun doing a lot more to promote the region in recent years, including the summit. The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce and Midland Area Chamber of Commerce awarded CMED with the Corporate award for its mission to address undeserved areas of the state. Interim Dean Linda Perkowski accepted the award on CMED’s behalf and former Michigan Gov. John Engler was the keynote speaker. Knight said CMED’s student are made up mostly of Michigan residents, with a large number of them being from the Great Lakes Bay Region itself. He said addressing a projected physician shortage in Michigan was the major reason for establishing CMED and a reason it garners so much support from the region as a whole. “The region has certainly known abut Central’s interest (in CMED) for several years now, but it’s becoming very real because we have two classes now,” Knight said. “The reason CMU was founded was for teachers for the state and this is seen as a natural extension.”

Fourth CMU football player suspended; Enos walks out on media By Dominick Mastrangelo and Jordyn Hermani Sports Editor and Staff Reporter

A Central Michigan University football player was arrested Oct. 22 and charged with stealing a cell phone according to Isabella County Court Records. Eric Cooper, 20, is charged with one count of receiving or concealing stolen property, a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of one year in jail and a $2,000 fine. The Flint sophomore pleaded not guilty to the charge.

CMU head football coach Dan Enos refused to elaborate on Cooper’s situation after practice on Tuesday. When asked if the Chippewas disciplinary issues Eric Cooper on the field – 18 penalties for 130 yards through their last two games – are more evident than the ones off the field, Enos replied “neither” and ended the press conference. Cooper attended a party on Sept. 28, police said, during which he met

a CMU junior. After the party, the woman noticed that her phone was missing. On Oct. 1, Cooper posted to his twitter account: “Who need a galaxy S5??” Confronted by police about the missing phone, Cooper stated he was trying to sell a phone for his sister.

Chips in trouble

Cooper is the fourth CMU football player arrested in 2014 and subsequently suspended from the team. Senior running back Thomas Rawls missed two games after his arrest for his role in a purse theft at the Soaring

Eagle Casino. In July, wide receiver Andrew Flory and defensive back Ryan Oruche were arrested after attempting to steal $500 worth of food and DVDs from Walmart. Rawls remains with the team. Flory was dismissed after violating team rules a second time. Oruche quit following his suspension. Senior wide receiver Titus Davis reminded fans that the actions of a few individuals off the field do not reflect the character of the team as a whole. w cooper | 2A

Standing up for survivors

Megan Pacer, Staff Reporter

Art Reach Art Reach of Mid Michigan is starting its Membership Drive for 2015 Art Reach of Mid Michigan is starting its Membership Drive for 2015. The Art Reach of Mid Michigan is an organization that aims to encourage an understanding of appreciation and participation in the arts in the mid-Michigan community. The organization is asking for people that love and support the arts to go the join/donation section of their website. There are 10 different membership levels ranging from an individual donation starting at $50 to becoming an investor at $25,000. Membership benefits include reduced tuition on all Art Reach Classes, inclusion in membersonly events and 20% discount at the Art Reach store during the members only holiday shopping night. If an individual or business is looking to sponsor Art Reach of Mid Michigan, the corporate giving brochure for the benefits of higher tiered giving can be viewed on their website. Past supporters include Isabella Banks, Mt. Pleasant Rotary and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. Lexi Carter, Staff Reporter

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Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer SAGE protestors march across campus to the Crest in front of Warriner Hall to in demand for the expulsion of students who have been charged for sexual assault by the Office of Student Conduct on Tuesday.

SAGE, students demonstrate solidarity while demanding justice, empathy for survivors of sexual assault By Jared Kellum Staff Reporter

Jaqui Jarboe is a survivor of sexual assault. She was one of 30 demonstrators gathered near the Fabiano Botanical Gardens to protest for stricter punishment for sexual assaults violating the Student Code of Conduct. “As a survivor this is an issue that is really important to me,” Jarboe said. “We’ve had a lot of people walk up and join, so I think it’s been a success.” On Monday, the group had planned to deliver an open letter to

President George Ross detailing the group’s demands, but Ross was unavailable. SAGE now has a meeting with him scheduled for Thursday. SAGE members took turns leading chants through a megaphone in a call and response manner. Saginaw senior Marie Reimers said she bought the megaphone to aid in the protest, but imagines it will get plenty of use in the future. “Survivors are at CMU, their rapists shouldn’t be here too! Rapists pay for what you’ve done, we won’t go until we’ve won!” were just two of many chants that filled the air Tuesday as Students Advocating

Gender Equality took to campus for their protest to expel perpetrators of sexual assault. “Right now the discipline for sexual assault is suspension. We would like to see the administration change that to expulsion,” said Hanna Mollett, president of SAGE. “It is an obvious move for the wellbeing of survivors and the safety of all students.” Mollett, an Ortonville senior, organized the demonstration. She describes her organization as a feminist group that focuses on projects advocating gender equality. Through the protest, the group

aims to persuade the administration to change the Student Code of Conduct to make expulsion the minimum punishment for individuals convicted of sexual assault. According to Mollett, the protest was organized as a response to a resolution with similar goals being tabled by the Student Government Association. In addition to the protest, the group has also started a petition on Change.org that has collected over 6,000 signatures as of Tuesday. Some passing students took fliers w sage | 2A

Professor discusses what it’s like to run for Congress By Jordyn Hermani Staff Reporter

Susan Grettenberger is nothing short of a real life Wonder Woman, flying under the radar at Central Michigan University for the last 12 years. As the Social Work Program Director, Grettenberger has made it her mission to fight for the underdog – the systematically oppressed and the disenfranchised. Going from social worker to professor to running for 8th congressional district who lost in the August primary, Grettenberger managed to take time out of her busy schedule to talk with CM Life about her life, her work, and her potential future in politics. So you started here in 2002 and became the Program Director in 2006 – how did that come about?

Well it’s an elected position in the program. I started out here as the field director and internship coordinator. The person who was the program director didn’t continue and Susan Grettenberger I was one of the faculty who was interested in (becoming program director). You said before that you have your masters in social work from MSU. What was it that drew you to the field in the first place? I started out as a psych major, and that was before there were many bachelors programs in social work, so I didn’t really know about social work. I started out in psychology – and

psychology is a wonderful field – but part of what drew me to social work was the social justice part of it. Social workers, for the most part, work with people that are on the edges: people that are marginalized, people that are in crisis – the populations that get hurt the most in our society are the ones that social workers work with. Much of your work, as denoted on your faculty page on cmich. edu, deals with working with Latino students – is there a reason why you focused on that minority group in particular? [laughs] My family moved to Argentina when I was three! We lived down there until I was eight. I started school in Argentina in a bilingual academy and my parents made us speak Spanish when we came back. Even though it’s not my ethnic background, when you

live in a country from when you’re three years old, that’s what you grow up knowing. That was part of my culture, was Latino culture. You specialize in helping victims of child welfare, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Why focus on such a broad spectrum of issues? I very, very quickly figured out that many from people who are receiving (social work) that substance abuse is everywhere. And if I didn’t know about substance abuse I wasn’t going to be very effective working with people. So I went back (to school) and studied more about that and got my certificate in substance abuse and worked for a while as a therapist and a clinical supervisor – both in Chicago and here, in Michigan. w Q&A | 2A

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SAGE | continued from 1A from the group and stopped to have conversations with the protesters, while other students went out of their way to avoid the protest. One of the students watching from afar was Port Huron sophomore Daniel Jennings. “I hadn’t heard of the protest before today, but I agree that if you rape someone you shouldn’t be allowed on campus,” Jennings said. “But only if you’ve been convicted, not just accused. Everyone deserves due process.” Almost all of the protesters in attendance were holding signs and each had a unique message. One sign read “We don’t need their faces as a reminder.” Another sign said “Don’t let them silence you.” There were some students passing by that seemed to disagree with SAGE’s message. Some students walking by visibly shook their heads and others who did not wish to be identified questioned the policy because they were skeptical of punishing falsely accused students. At times, members of the media seemed to outnum-

cooper | continued from 1a “It’s frustrating,” Davis said. “We have a lot of really good guys on this team. Those type of things are not who we are. It’s unfortunate that people don’t see enough of the good things we do off the field.” Running back Saylor Lavallii said after practice Tuesday that he was “not supposed to talk about (Cooper’s arrest).”

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Q&A | continued from 1a You also worked with HIV/AIDS patients for a number of years, going so far as to also specialize in the areas of HIV/AIDS. What caused you to want to devote so much of your time to that specific issue? I was in Chicago in the 80’s, when the HIV epidemic started to hit there. There are a lot of big cities that have a gay men’s chorus, as does Chicago, and I remember sitting in a fund raiser for them and looking around the room, at a point in time where there were no medicines to keep people from dying, thinking: “All these men are here, these really cool guys – some number of them aren’t going to be here in another year or two years”. And just thinking that I had to do something and make a difference. When (HIV) first started, it’s like Ebola is now. People were terrified! I’ve heard stories about nurses who would not go in a room (of an HIV patient) they would put stuff at the door because they were afraid they’d catch HIV. So it was a group of people, specifically gay men – a group that is already out there,

ber the people protesting. Camera crews from all the local TV stations including NBC 25 and ABC 12 were in attendance swarming SAGE members for interviews. Mollett, who spent more time than anyone in front of the news cameras, did not expect that kind of response from the media. “We sent out a press release, but we didn’t expect all the news outlets to show up” Mollett said. After protesting near the library for over three hours, at 1 p.m. the group marched across campus to Warriner Hall. During the march, the group continued to chant “Expel All Rapists” while carrying a banner that said the same. As President of SAGE, Mollett then spoke on behalf of the group and read to the group the open letter SAGE had prepared for President Ross. The letter urged President Ross and the Board of Trustees to take action and take a stance against sexual assault on campus. After reading the open letter to President Ross, group members gathered in a circle to share their personal stories of how they have been affected by sexual assault on campus and why they attended

Photo of the day

Cori Kromrei | Staff Photographer

Kelly/Shorts Stadium is lit up on the night of Oct. 22, 2014.

the protest. Each story was met with an overwhelming round of applause. “I’m really happy with the turnout,” Mollett said. “We had a really vocal group.”

Heeke said Enos has handled the Chippewas’ recent off-thefield issues well. “We have been very clear with our players about what expectations and consequences are,” Heeke said. “I personally take all of our disciplinary issues very seriously. It is my responsibility to lead this program. Studentathlete behavior is a major part of their responsibility.” Heeke said discipline for football players has been “consistent and firm.” “We hope that that will modify behavior,” he said. “When it does not, then we will take further actions. When student

athletes fall short, it concerns me greatly.” Jon A. Steinbrecher, MidAmerican Conference commissioner said the conference provides no oversight of off-the-field behavior of student athletes. “It really falls back on the institution,” Steinbrecher said. “As a program, you build a reputation for a lot of things. From what I have seen this is not a systemic issue (at CMU). The Chippewas (5-4) can become bowl eligible with a win at Eastern Michigan University on Saturday.

judged and stigmatized – and now there was a disease that made a lot of people afraid of them. And it’s like – I need to do something to make a difference. When I finished my Ph.D., I had a chance to work with the state in HIV, I volunteered and I helped where I could. Would you cite your background and your interest in social justice as the driving force that pushed you into wanting to break into politics? That was a lot of it, yes. There are a lot of people being hurt by the policies that are in place right now. I have, for several years, been thinking that those of us who are in positions like mine – the kind of education, the kind of privilege, and to some extent the kind of status and connections that I have – if people like me don’t get involved, we’re not going to leave (millennials) a world worth living in. Women won’t have rights, people of color won’t be able to vote, African-Americans and poor people won’t be able to vote, the environment will be destroyed – there are a lot of things going on right now that will hurt a lot of people. Although you lost in the August primary, do you ever see yourself running again? I’m really not sure. But I will

do something. Because the goals that I have, the reasons that I have for running, those aren’t going to go away. I like teaching! I wasn’t like “I hate my job and I’ve always wanted to be an elected official since I was five,” I was more like “how can I do what I want to do what I want to do – well congress would be one way to do it.” With the November election coming up, as someone who has been on both sides of the voter ballot, what do you think is the most crucial thing that students at CMU should know? Next week’s election matters. Nov. 4, you need to vote. And if you’re registered to vote and you can’t, vote absentee! Figure out a way to get home to vote in the morning and then get back up here for your classes – or take off after your classes and vote before the polls close at 8 p.m. This election matters. Every election matters. Your vote matters. It’s kind of like cheering in a football game. You can feel like your voice doesn’t matter, but if you and 10 friends sit together and yell loud enough and then somebody else comes with their ten friends, together, you make a lot more noise.And eventually, you get heard.

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Actor Mitte visits Central Michigan University to share his story about living with cerebral palsy By Sarah Roebuck Student Life Editor

A piece of television history visited Central Michigan University Tuesday in the form of “Breaking Bad” co-star RJ Mitte. Mitte, who played Walt Junior in the series, shared his inspirational story of living with cerebral palsy in front of nearly 750 students in Plachta Auditorium. The rising star was another big catch for CMU’s Program Board this year and provided a show that was both entertaining and stirring. “We got a lot of messages about the idea of disability awareness, so (we) decided we wanted a speaker that spoke about disabilities. We have a lot of students say (they) want to hear more about this,” said Josh Palmer, president of Program Board. “(With) each of our artists that we bring in, if it’s a musician, a speaker, we look at bringing diverse programming for students. One big part of our mission statement deals with diversity and education. “That’s why Program Board is ultimately here, to entertain students through diversity educational programming. This is a night where students are able to be entertained by someone who is a well-known actor, while also taking away the lessons he was able to talk” Other members of Program Board agreed that the show, and Mitte’s life story, fit in well with the ideals of the group. “His story was just very relatable. He seemed like a genuine guy, I just thought it would be something people would remember and relate to,” said Alyse Timko, Program Board lecture chair. “While looking for lecturers this semester, I looked at causes that people would want to hear, but not just ones they would remember a month down the road, but more than that.” Before his show, Mitte sat down with Central Michigan Life and to talk about acting, living with a disability and starring on one of the decade’s most talked about show. Central Michigan Life: What was it like to grow up with Cerebral Palsy? Mitte: Growing up, I had a lot of people who cared about me and never looked at me as disabled. When you have a physical disability, people look at you like you’re disabled. They look at you like you’re so much less of a person, but you’re not. You may need a little more time, you may need another

way to get your voice heard, you may need to use a wheelchair, (so) people look at that as a weakness. I never looked at it as a weakness – I look at it as a strength. I’m lucky enough to have a disability because I wouldn’t be here without it. I wouldn’t be in the position that I am today without it. You have to be able to look at this as a positive rather than a negative. What made you interested in diversity and equality? Mitte: My family has always been into supporting non-profit organizations. It makes a difference in people’s lives and I’m lucky enough to be in that position and to bring people into a room to talk about this. I think everyone should know they can achieve what they want. They can grow from whatever is holding them back. Sometimes people choose to ignore that and live in a box. It’s important to set an example. With social media today, we have no privacy. You have an obligation to set an example when talking about diversity. People can stand up for who they are and what they believe in, and more people should be like that. What was your favorite memory from “Breaking Bad?” Mitte: My favorite part of this job is being on the set and being someone different. I don’t want to be me (when on set). There are so many aspects of the show that taught me so much about acting. It was an amazing learning experience. I don’t recommend this job. It looks like a lot of fun, but it’s not. It has a lot of perks, but you have to love it; “Breaking Bad” made me love it. What inspired you to use Cerebral Palsy as an avenue for acting? Mitte: (AMC) hired me, and it worked out perfectly. The character (Walt Jr.) described me perfectly. The character was written as having a disability. It worked out and I was able to use it as an ability rather than a disability. I never used my disability to hinder me, so it was great to use it as a tool to grow and thrive from it. It’s amazing to have this first-hand experience. I grew up with this, it’s part of who I am. It’s what I do and I can continue to use it. Why did you take the role of Walt Jr. in “Breaking Bad”? Mitte: I auditioned five times, four times in (Los Angeles) and once in New Mexico, and they finally said yes. I wasn’t going to turn that down. I moved to (Los Angeles) for my little sister, and if you move to (Los Angeles) and you don’t act or

Oct. 24 12:46 a.m. - Officers lodged a 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man for resisting and obstructing arrest and larceny under $200. 2:16 a.m. - Officers lodged a 34-year-old man for domestic violence.

2:51 p.m. - General assistance at 804 E. High St. 3:02 p.m. - Officers lodged a 32-year-old Mount Pleasant man for violating probation. Oct. 26 7:54 p.m. – Officers arrested a 36 year old female from Mt. Pleasant on a warrant held by Isabella County. 9:04 p.m. – A 36-year-old female from Mt. Pleasant was lodged on a bench warrant out of the MPPD. 9:06 p.m. – A 36-year-old female from Mt. Pleasant was lodged on a bench warrant out of the MMPD. 9:08 p.m. – A 36-year-old female from Mt. Pleasant was lodged on a bench warrant out of the MMPD. Oct. 27 12:00 a.m. – Officers arrested a 20-year-old female from Chesterfield for possession of marijuana.

Cori Kromrei | Staff Photographer Breaking Bad’s RJ Mitte spoke about overcoming adversities and staying positive in Plachta Auditorium Tuesday night

go to school, you’re not going to be doing much of anything. I started acting and I turned it into a career. Next thing you know, I was working on background. I was on background for “Hannah Montana,” “7th Heaven” and quite a few other shows. I kept auditioning and they finally said yes and it turned into a career. An audience member asked: ‘What was it like going into a field where disabilities aren’t as common? Was there discrimination?’ What did you say? Mitte: If someone had a problem with my disability, I would ask them if they had a problem. A lot of actors who have disabilities put it on

By Alaina Jaster Staff Reporter

Cori Kromrei | Staff Photographer Many students living in the dorms choose to switch roommates in order to feel happier in their living environment.

are conduct issues regarding the rules of the contract. There are some cases that involve serious issues or students who are uncomfortable. These extreme situations can result in roommates, or suitemates, being asked to leave a room or residence hall. Last year the amount of people in residence halls were down by 600 according to the Office of Residence Life. This year there are few open

The following incidents were reported between 12 a.m. on October 24 and 11:59 p.m. on October 28 by the Mount Pleasant Police Department.

11:36 a.m. - A 26-year-old male from Riverdale appeared in court on a bench warrant.

their resume, but I don’t do that. I don’t want to be turned down from a part because of my disability. I have a lot of friends who are paraplegics and they’re in a wheelchair. But I don’t see the chair, I see them for who they are. Your disability doesn’t define you, but some people don’t understand that. I can’t understand how someone can treat someone so inhumanely because of their disability. Discrimination happens quite a bit, but when I see it, I have no problem calling it out in front of everyone. I grew up with my disability, this is normal to me. “He won’t be able to do this’ isn’t a rule anymore. You can be who you truly want to be.”

Students discuss top reasons for switching roommates Transitioning to a new environment can be difficult for students, especially when that means living with three other people they’ve never met. The Office of Residence Life tries to make that move easier by finding good matches for roommates. Before choosing roommates and moving in, students are asked to take a survey online to measure compatibility. Students are then paired with peers to similar interests and study habits and have a two week waiting period after move-in to decide if it’s going to be a good fit. Students also must fill out a roommate agreement and come up with rules and standards for their living environment. “After those two weeks students can then decide if they want to make a switch,” Director of Residence Life Joan Schmidt said. “After that, they must contact their hall director or the director of another hall and see if there is an opening. If there is, the old contract between roommates must be canceled and the student looking to move must contact potential roommates on their own.” Most of the time roommate issues

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spots in residence halls. This can be difficult for hall directors and students when trying to fix a suitemate or roommate situation. “We had a serious issue with one of our roommates,” Harrison Township freshman Hayley Ferris said. “After she moved out and we finally got things back in order, a couple of people were coming to see our vacant spot in the room. It was stressful on

everyone because there aren’t a lot of spots where people can move in.” Not only can switching roommates be stressful on the people involved, it can cause issues with others, school work and organizations. After finally getting settled after four weeks, no student wants to have to deal with extra stress of talking to random people to see if there is an available room. “It’s a lot of stress to move out of a room and into another one,” Battle Creek freshman Destiny Nichols said. “I had to find potential roommates, talk to people, move my stuff and figure out how to study at the same time. It kind of puts everyone on edge too, because it’s hard to change environments when you just got used to it.” For students to switch rooms, there is not a set time frame. It can happen at any point during the semester, depending on availability of rooms. “When one of my suitemates moved out it was luckily a quick process,” Burton freshman Mackenzie Ford said. “It was hard to deal with at the time but after everything was finally said and done the room felt more comfortable and balanced. I think it’s really important for students to be able to find people they click with so they can focus better on the things that really matter.”

12:37 a.m. – A 31-year-old male was lodged on a bench warrant. 9:10 a.m. – Officers arrested a 49-year-old male from Mt. Pleasant for a parole violation. 9:40 a.m. – Officers arrested a 53-year-old male from Linden on a probation violation warrant. 3:25 p.m. – Damage to property at the 1000 block of East Pickard St. was reported.

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Adam Case performing with opener Aaron Johnson Join CMU Program Board for a pre-Halloween kick-off Thursday from 7-10 p.m. as singer and song writer Adam Case will be performing with opener Aaron Johnson in the U.C. Rotunda. There will be free doughnuts and refreshments available throughout the event. In addition, there will be a costume contest. The winners of the contest will be announced at the end of the concert. Participants interested in entering will need to sign up before the performance. This is event is sponsored by the CMU Program Board, and is free and open to the public. For more information on Adam Case please visit, www. adamcasemusic.com. Zahra Ahmad, News Editor

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EDITORIAL | Regime change could have unknown consequences for university, Michigan

A White Woman’s Issue Brynn McDonnell Columnist

Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor

Gov. Rick Snyder addresses both legislative houses in Lansing at the 2014 State of the State address.

Re-elect Snyder E

lections are sometimes described as simply choosing between the lesser of two evils. That’s

exactly what we had this year when it came time to decide which candidate the Central Michigan

Life editorial board would support for Michigan’s highest office: Republican incumbent Gov. Rick Snyder or former Congressman Mark Schauer. In a four-to-three decision, CM Life chooses to endorse Snyder. We hope that he can continue to deliver sound, pragmatic solutions to tough financial problems and steer Michigan on a path to prosperity. The decision was not easy. Both candidates have many more cons than pros for our board, and the majority of college students. Both candidates did not present reasonable solutions to freeing us from student loan debt. Both have proven in debates, and in deeds to have no clear plans to increase higher education funding back to the levels they were in 2010, before Snyder took office and subsequently cut it by 20 percent. In fact, the only thing that truly separated these candidates were their party-firm stances on social wedge issues like abortion, women’s health and LGBTQ rights. When looking at these issues closely, the average, left-of-center, college age student might see Schauer

as a better bet to uphold the beliefs stereotypically associated with people our age. Yet this election is about much more than what we as students on both sides of the aisle believe in; it’s about the health and affluence of a state. It’s about our parents, our grandparents, neighbors and those much younger than us. This election hinges on one question: Are you, or your parents, better off than you were four years ago? Tasked with the question, the answer is surprisingly straightforward. Although Snyder initially cut higher education funding at the beginning of his tenure in Lansing, he has steadily raised that amount closer to where it was before. For those at Central Michigan University who deal closely with Lansing, Snyder is the safer bet by a landslide. Kathleen Wilbur, vice president of development and external affairs, said she doesn’t really know what could

Youth not an excuse for not voting The Nov. 4 election is approaching, and on this day, we have the opportunity to vote for or against candidates and proposals that affect us. Yet, many students don’t understand the impact that state politics have on their lives or the impact they could have on state politics. “Of course, you’re going to have those people who are really passionate about (the election) and really care,” said Bath freshman Kwyn Trevino. “But I think the majority of people are like, ‘it doesn’t really

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happen to higher-ed funding with Schauer as governor. Rightly so, as Schauer has remained mum on how and in what ways he would distribute money to Michigan colleges and universities. Even more alarming are the consequences of swift regime change in general. Wilbur told CM Life this month that with Snyder, they know what they’re getting. Appropriations aside, the governor made the kinds of tough decisions to get Michigan on it’s financial feet again. He has helped transform us into a state where small and large businesses alike see opportunity and fortune. Detroit and other destitute cities – a harsh word used even by our board members who proudly hail from the Motor City – are under much stricter fiscal supervision than they have been in years. Out of any governor before him, Snyder has by far done the most to build a bridge of support from Lansing to Detroit. Speaking of bridges, Snyder

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matter, it isn’t affecting me,’ even though it is.” Trevino admits that she hasn’t kept up with state politics as much as she thinks she should. In fact, she doesn’t really know anything about the upcoming election. Back at home, she watched the news often, but on campus, she doesn’t keep up with it as much. As students, we should care about the world around us. We should stand up for the causes we believe in. Historically, college students

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vehemently supported the creation of a new bridge to Canada in an effort to forge new revenue drivers, which effectively break up a long-held monopoly. He courageously tried, yet failed after being blocked by his own party, to introduce a small gas tax that would directly fund renovations of derelict roads. But don’t let our glowing endorsement fool you: There are quite a few bones we have left to pick with Snyder – bones we wish to see not buried out of sight in his second term. With so many Broadcast and Film majors on our campus, we implore the governor to take one of our highlight programs into account by ending his plans to phase out Hollywood and independent film incentives by 2015. We demand that Snyder focus more on helping to fix our broken public education system instead of blindly supporting schools of choice – a deeply conservative rallying

have raised significant awareness of important issues. But we can’t change the world around us if we don’t know what’s going on in it. Students can easily forget about the importance of the election when wrapped up in their daily lives, but politics are also part of our daily lives. With so many proposals and candidates, it can be difficult to keep up. Plymouth freshman Zach Hose said he wouldn’t even know where to go to get more information on the election. Though there are many sources of information, those sources are difficult to navigate and make sense of. We should look at multiple sources and not simply believe everything we’re told. It’s important to not only pay attention to what politicians say, but also what they’ve done. Wixom freshman Chris Bonnen said there are several RSOs on campus

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point. With CMU’s potentially grim outlook on enrollment in 2020, Snyder must continue to focus on producing a higher quality public education in tandem with fostering charter schools. A university can live and a die on the amount of its incoming freshman, and on this factor, Snyder has the ability to make or destroy our chances of survival. Lastly, we hope that Snyder can step away from party politics and help shape a Michigan that is both more tolerant and accepting of non-traditional ways of life. We look to Snyder – and Attorney General Bill Schuette, if elected – to change his mind on marijuana decriminalization and gay marriage. If Snyder wants young people to stay in Michigan, allowing social change to take root freely is imperative. We wish him luck in tough times, and we ask that his decisions remain laser-set on the betterment of the state, and not on what his party wants from him in return.

working to get students more interested in politics. For students who don’t know a lot about the election, he also recommends watching the debate and looking at campaign websites. “(Former Congressman Mark) Schauer and (Gov. Rick)Snyder have both written op-eds at various times, so you can get a look into their political philosophies, as well as what specific actions they’ve taken in the past,” Bonnen said. Because we’re young, we often feel as though we don’t have a voice. Sometimes, when we try to speak up, we’re silenced. But that doesn’t mean that our efforts speak to no one. We should take full advantage of our right to vote by becoming informed voters and advocates for what we believe in. Being young is not an excuse. “Get informed. Vote. The election is Nov. 4,” Bonnen said.

If there is one thing all feminists can agree upon is that men and women ought to receive equal pay for equal work. Really, the only people that can be seen to advocate against this simple concept is fedora-wearing, Cheetos-stained men’s rights activist; or, maybe, your Republican uncle, who thinks women getting paid is placing the pay gap over other life-affecting issues for women. I had the honor of having lunch with Lily Ledbetter, who gained notoriety when she sued Goodyear Tire Company for being paid less than her male coworkers she managed. The experience is something that I will cherish forever. However, there is more to feminism than equal pay. Equal pay ought to be considered a white woman’s issue. While it is known that white women make only 77 cents to the white male’s dollar, the statistics are much worse for both minority men and women. According to an article published online by The Root, black women only make 64 cents to the dollar of white males. I am not denying that the wage gap is a women’s issue, but if we are to fight for our sisters, we need to fight for causes that affect all women. Issues such as abortion restrictions, sexual violence, human trafficking, and women’s health affect the most poor and vulnerable women in the U.S. While the pay gap is an important subject and one that needs to be addressed, if most feminists were to make a list of demands regarding gender equality, the wage gap ought to come after the aforementioned women’s issues. Capitalist will say that equal pay will end women’s oppression – though many capitalists don’t support equal pay. That thought process is one that supports the ideals of capitalism. Perhaps, it’s not equal pay that will enshrine women’s liberation, but an entire power shift is needed instead.

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Wolf hunt, marijuana on ballot By Malachi Barrett News Editor

Mount Pleasant voters will face three ballot proposals in the Nov. 4 mid-term election. Two are state-wide proposals while the other is unique to the city. Get acquainted with your choices before heading to the ballot box next Tuesday.

MOUNT PLEASANT MARIJUANA DECRIMINALIZATION PROPOSAL If approved, this measure would decriminalize the possession and use of less than one ounce of marijuana on private property by an adult above the age of 21. The measure only applies to Mount Pleasant city law. Marijuana would remain illegal according to state and federal law. Initiative efforts to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana were announced in 18 cities throughout Michigan for 2014 ballots. Eleven qualified for the November 2014 ballot, while two were postponed to 2015 ballots and three did not make the ballot at all. Two were approved on August 5, 2014.

PROPOSAL 14-1

Proposal 1 is on the Nov. 4 ballot in Michigan as a veto referendum. The measure, upon voter approval, would uphold Public Act 520, which allows for establishing wolf hunting seasons and designates the wolf as a game animal. Keep Michigan Wolves Protected, the group supporting Proposal 1, placed another referendum, known as Proposal 2, on the ballot to overturn PA 21. The proposal would designate wolves as game for hunting purposes and authorize the first wolf hunting season. It would allow the Natural Resources Commission to schedule annual wolf hunting seasons, provide criminal penalties for the unlawful possession or taking of wolves, but shield a person who lawfully captures or destroys a wolf from prosecution. Those wishing to hunt wolves would be required to obtain a wolf hunting license. The law would also create a Wolf Management Advisory Council for the purpose of making nonbinding recommendations to the legislature regarding the proper management of wolves. In Michigan, a “Yes” vote on a veto referendum upholds the law and a “No” vote rejects the law.

PROPOSAL 14-2 Proposal 2 would allow the Natural Resources Commission to designate certain animals as game for hunting purposes and establish the first hunting season for game animals without legislative action. It would continue the NRC’s designation of wolves as game and allow the NRC to set a wolf hunting season, grant the Legislature sole authority to remove a species from the list of designated game animals, eliminate the $1.00 hunting and fishing licensing fee for members of the military, whether stationed inside or outside of Michigan, subject to any lottery and give the NRC sole authority to regulate fishing.

Students could hold sway over local elections, if they vote beyond margin of error; it could go either way.”

By Malachi Barrett News Editor

All Michigan voters have the opportunity shape the future of their state Nov. 4, but Central Michigan University students also have the chance to be the most influential in selecting local legislators. Isabella County lies in the 33rd district of the State Senate district and 99th district of the State House of Representatives, home to two -highly contested election battles. Because elections take place mid-way through a president’s term, voter turnout is often significantly lower in mid-term elections. If students vote in high enough numbers, they could decide who wins. “I teach two political science courses and everyone in my classes are registered, but some are registered in their hometown,” said political science professor James Hill. “I think students have good intentions, but they have to be incentivized (to vote). They have to find a reason to get to the polls, and I don’t know that they have been given that reason.” The Republican Party holds majority in the Senate and House. Republican nominees also dominate the executive branch. The Democratic Party is looking to break the Republican stronghold in 2014, yet due to it being a mid-term election, they

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might have a hard time. Political science professor David Jesuit said voters consistently head to the ballot box during mid-term elections to punish the party of the president. “In the literature of political science, there is what is called surge and decline, which says in a presidential election year, a substantial number of additional people vote,” Jesuit said. “People are more likely to vote to punish than to reward; they’re more motivated voters in general.”

Schauer has taken to the airwaves to blast his opponent for cutting education funding, while Snyder lauds his efforts in increasing state funding for K-12, shaping the argument away from higher education. “More people are focused on K-12 and the per pupil cost, than higher-ed because (college) students are apathetic,” Hill said. “You don’t organize, you don’t vote, and you don’t count. If (students) were to become more organized and advocate for students, that might change.” Both the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press endorsed Snyder, which Hill said indicates two things: This is a race that neither candidate has grabbed ahold of, and there doesn’t appear to be a defining issue that separates the two. “In a close race, it usually goes to the incumbent,” Hill said. “But, don’t trust polling yet. Snyder’s lead is supposedly expanding, but it is not much

Snyder versus Schauer

Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and his Democratic opponent, former Congressman Mark Schauer, are engaged in a closerthan-expected race for the governor’s mansion. Recent polling for the general election revealed a close race, with a Mitchell Research survey showing a five-point lead for Snyder when all candidates were available to respondents.

In the State House, Democrats will need to take five seats to gain a majority. Michigan is a state with high turnover due to term limits, and the number of seats that were competitive in 2012 gives the Democrats opportunities to take the House. It all hinges on getting their supporters out to vote, and traditionally, Republicans have a higher turnout in midterm elections. Locally, incumbent State Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant is facing off against Bryan Mielke, both of whome received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central Michigan University. The candidates have highlighted higher education as a campaign theme. “If students really were to vote, they could make the difference in that race,” Jesuit said. “There’s a sense that it’s close, given the amount of late money coming in. (Cotter) knowns he is in a competitive race.” Cotter, who is favored to replace Jase Bolger, R- Marshall, for Speaker for the House. The 99th District hasn’t seen a Democrat in years and regardless of the outcome, this race could be an important model for the party to see what needs to be done to increase turnouts. “If students show up in a

reasonable number they have enough votes to swing the election in either direction,” Hill said. “I’ll be watching to see if this election is decided by student votes. It very well could be.”

The State Senate

Heading into the Nov. 4 election, Republicans hold 26 Senate seats to the Democratic party’s 12. Jesuit said the electorate favors Republicans because the districts are not representative of the population like the House. Rural areas generally tend to vote republican. “There will be some swing, I don’t know if Democrats will have enough to control the House but it will be close,” Hill said. “I think the legislature will remain in Republican control albeit by smaller margins.” State Sen. Judy Emmons, 33rd District incumbent candidate, has been in office since 2011. She faces off against Democratic opponent Fred Sprague, who received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from CMU. Both ran unopposed in the primary races. Political Science Department Chair Lawrence Sych said generally Republican voters seem more enthusiastic and are benefitting from Democratic candidates distancing themselves from President Barack Obama.

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SGA House discussions on sexual Diversity committee addresses violence tabled for another week ‘racist’ halloween costumes By Jordyn Hermani Staff Reporter

Following protests across campus on Tuesday, Student Advocates for Gender Equality raised awareness about sexual assault issues at the university by delivering an open letter to Central Michigan University President George Ross. The letter was not the only penned protest on CMU’s campus this week. The Resolution to Support Stricter Sanctions for Sexual Violence on Campus, penned by Student Government Association member Brynn McDonnell, was introduced for the second time in the House of Representatives after undergoing changes. The draft introduced featured more statistics than the prior bill, focusing on additional rape that could statistically occur if rapists were allowed back on campus. “Whereas current Central Michigan University policy

requires suspension for students found responsible for rape with penetration,” the resolution reads. “Be it resolved the student body of Central Michigan University supports the administrative change in sexual assault policy from suspension to expulsion by the Student Code of Conduct Panel for students found responsible for sexual assault with penetration.” As it stands, the bill was not passed in its entirety. At Monday’s SGA meeting, the resolution was met with overwhelming support, passing the Senate after additional amendments were added. In the House, the bill was tabled for another day after members disagreed with the gendered language within the resolution. Some felt males were implicitly targeted as “rapists” in the wording. Crystal Pendergrass, co-president of the Governmental Affairs committee, pointed out that although it

is not as prominent, males can be raped too and that certain amendments within the resolution could alienate male victims. “I still feel like this piece of legislation is still targeting just men,” Clark said. “The fact that it says ‘80 percent of rapists use alcohol or drugs to incapacitate women,’ I still feel like that’s just men targeted.” The statistic in question used in the amendment comes from the 12 year old research paper AlcoholRelated Sexual Assault: A Common Problem Among College Students, published by Antonia Abbey. SGA President Chuck Mahone said the bill would be passed in the next few weeks, once an Ad Hoc committee was established. The committee would help to iron out any sort of complications within the legislation and to make sure that the resolution was easy to understand for all.

Campus a cappella groups offer CMU students more than music By Emily Deruiter Staff Reporter

For Shelby Township senior Stacey De Armas, being a part of On the Rox is about much more than making music. “When you rehearse with people for six hours a week and you have gigs with them all the time, it becomes your family,” she said. “So it’s just so much more than about music.” Central Michigan University has three a cappella groups. On the Rox, Fish N’ Chips and Central Harmony are full of talented individuals who love to sing and do not need music to appeal to their audience. They also do not have to worry about inter-campus rivalry. “The community between all three groups is really strong,” said Clarkston junior Rebecca Turner, president of Central Harmony. “It’s just really nice because we all do things for each other and help each other out.” By that Turner means

passing on gigs if one group cannot do them, and otherwise sharing the load. They also promote good vibes within each group’s individual rehearsals, she said. For Turner, singing and those good vibes are what makes rehearsal a destressor. “Every time I sing I forget about everything else, which is so cheesy to say but it’s true,” Turner said. Key differences between the groups involve gender. Fish N Chips is all male, On the Rox is female, and Central Harmony is co-ed. All three are student-lead, with rehearsals three times a week, and gigs usually on the weekend. Rehearsal is the best part of the day for Holland freshman Mikayla “Midge” Carter. Three days a week is definitely a commitment for some college students, but Carter hardly notices it. “It doesn’t feel time-consuming because I love to do it,” Carter said. “Everyone wants to be there and everyone wants the group

to succeed.” The most unique part about a cappella groups are their lack of instrumental music. Students beatbox in the background and impress their audiences with fantastic vocals. The groups get what they call “gigs,” which are small performances, anywhere they can on campus and out in the community. Sometimes they sing for organizations like Relay for Life or they do universityrelated ceremonies. On the Rox has a concert coming up Nov. 14, and Central Harmony has one the day after. Singers typically learn one to three songs a week in preparation for upcoming concerts. While that may be another task that sounds daunting, De Armas looks at it another way. “It’s pretty rigorous, our memorization. A lot of it is outside work,” De Armas said. “(But) it’s really cool having that kind of selfresponsibility, too. It just gives you more pride in your work.”

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Halloween is a time for candy, movie marathons and dressing up; not racism. Both this and the following weekend, the SGA Diversity committee will be passing out informational flyers in an effort to combat offensive costumes from parading around campus. Kaye Reimers, head of the Diversity Sub-Committee which is tasked with putting on the program, said the intended audience is students new to campus. This will be the second year the campaign has at Central Michigan University. “We’re hoping to spread awareness about offensive costumes and kind of give a guide,” she said. “A lot of people come from small towns (that) go to CMU– you just don’t want to run the risk of offending anyone.” Diversity Committee Chairperson, Rebecca Detroyer, described the effort as an “awareness campaign” focusing on pointing out the harm of cultural insensitivity on Halloween. To keep with the festive theme of the month, the fliers being distributed will come with candy as a sort of incentive for readers to take. “When this is how the world sees you, it’s just not funny,” Detoryer said, quoting one of the posters. “(The posters) bringing the attention to this cultural issue.” Our Culture is not a Costume originally stemmed from a poster campaign printed by an Ohio University student group, Students Teaching Against Racism in Society (S.T.A.R.S), back in 2011. Posters with the slogan “We’re a Culture, Not a Costume,” feature individuals of different ethnicities standing against culturally

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insensitive costumes that supposedly represented their heritage. Over a few short months, the poster campaign gained national recognition and was featured on major news outlets like USA Today and CNN. Colleen Green, director of Native American Programs, said students will greatly benefit by having SGA bring their own version of the poster campaign back to campus. “SGA is doing a wonderful job making people aware of how offensive those costumes can be to people of Native American culture,” Green said. “You’re portraying a culture outside of your own. You don’t know the culture, the tradition, or the history of the regalia

(you’re) wearing.” As a graduate assistant working with the Office of Diversity Education, Quentin Davis said these types of costumes are a chance for individuals to “mock other cultures”. “(People) are trying to portray a culture that’s not their own so they base it off a stereotype which isn’t correct,” he said. “They’re doing something that the media portrays. And the media is often wrong.” Reimers said she considers the campaign as an easy guide to have a happy Halloween. “I want all students to have a fun Halloween,” Reimers said. “And we can accomplish that by being courteous of other people’s backgrounds.”

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University collaborations add to CMU seek $24 mil in capital outlay Native American Programs funding A-Senate Notebook

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Native American Programs Office Budget

While the Native American Programs Office budget has remained relatively static in the seven years Director Colleen Green has been at Central Michigan University, she said it is not enough to cover the cultural and educational activities organized. “What we’ve been able to do over the last seven years I’ve been here is to collaborate with different departments and colleges around campus, as well as the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe,” Green said. “We make sure that we are educating the campus and community on Native American culture as well as diversity issues.” The total allotment given to the program from the university’s general operating budget has risen from $74,000 in 2010 to roughly $118,000 in the 2014-15 academic year. This overall figure does not determine how much the program will get to spend on general operations, Green said. New technology, office supplies, phone bills and other office costs are allocated in the program’s supply and equipment budget, which is adjusted each year depending on needs in other areas of the department. Even though the overall budget is higher now than in 2010, more office employees have been hired, which requires more money to be allocated to their salary rather than to supplies and equipment. Native American Programs had over $14,400 to spend on supplies and equipment in 2010, and only about $6,700 to spend this year. This money is reserved solely for the day-to-day operations of the office. “Thinking about it from a fiscal standpoint, you know that’s not going to (be enough). It’s going to cost

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in 2010 quite a bit more to actually run an office,” Green said. Collaboration with CMU’s academic colleges and registered student organizations helps the Native American Programs office to continue reaching out to students, through the College of Humanities and Social Behavioral Sciences, registered student organizations and other university departments. By collaborating with them, Native American Programs is able to secure the funding needed to put on programs like the annual Pow Wow at CMU. “We’re really resourceful,” Green said. “The students and myself go out and raise funds (for the Pow Wow). We send letters to everybody in the institution and ask them for funding for the Pow Wow.” Other activities hosted by Native American Programs include events for upcoming Native American Heritage month and educational and cultural presentations in classes and residence halls. All these activities are supported by contributions from multiple organizations. Rae Marie Barrett, the special events coordinator for CHSBS, said providing funding to Native American Programs is essential to keeping educational and cultural education going on in the community. She said hosting

in 2014-15 educational activities benefits members of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe in addition to CMU students. “We’re always trying to diversify our population at this school and we’re always trying to teach students,” Barrett said. “We need to extend the knowledge and the respect that should go along with other cultures, especially one that’s sitting here in our back yard.” Recently, Native American Programs and CHSBS collaborated through the Olga J. and G. Roland Denison Visiting Professorship of Native American Studies to bring a group called Native Skywatchers to both campus and the Ziibiwing Center in Mount Pleasant. The group spoke about Native American teachings about the stars and constellations. Without these activities and presentations, Barrett said students and Tribe members would miss out on hearing from the top experts in Native American culture and education. “There’s such a small group of Native Americans that are actually at the forefront of this,” Barrett said. “I think it’s important that we can bring them to CMU. I think that everybody in the community needs to see these programs.”

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Central Michigan University will request $24 million from the state for the Center of Integrated Health Studies. CMU has requested a capital outlay for the 201516 fiscal year from the state budget office. “This is a request that is at the lower end of the spectrum,” said SGA President Chuck Mahone, who switched roles with President George Ross for the day. “It will fit CMU’s and the legislator’s focus on STEM programs. Requesting the states financial support on building project must follow the Capital Outlay process.” Mahone gave the president’s announcements at the Tuesday’s Academic Senate meeting. After announcing the university’s request, Mahone addressed a question

Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer Chuck Mahone stands in for President Ross at the A-Senate Meeting on Tuesday in Pearce Hall, Room 138.

regarding a recent resolution demanding the expulsion of all students found guilty of rape by the Office of Student Conduct. “I think we can all agree we want an environment that is welcoming and safe for our students, while at the same time ensuring that due process is given to all of those

who are alleged,” Mahone said. “I think this is something that is a very sticky issue, but we want to make sure we respect the survivors who are impacted by this, because that should be our first and foremost concern.” For more on A-Senate, view this story online at cm-life.com.

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Life in brief trick or treat Residence halls offer trick-or-treating to Mount Pleasant children Central Michigan University residence halls will host a kids’ trick or treat event, in which children will be able to go door to door to fill their candy bags with treats. This will take place 6-8 p.m. on Halloween. Residents of every hall, with the exception of Barnes and Robinson, are free to participate. For some halls, residence hall directors have sent emails, while in others, information can be found at the front desk. It is not required for the residents to participate; however, for those who wish to, they are urged to get pumpkins from the front desk. The pumpkins will read, “Hey! We welcome trick or treaters.” This is a family-oriented event, so children, accompanied by their parents, will be able to interact with the residents of CMU. Jayanna Arnold, Staff Reporter

halloween Residence halls hold Halloween door decorating contests In the spirit of Halloween, residence halls are holding door decorating contests. The door decorating is hosted by Sweeney Hall and the Education and Human Resource Residential College, EHSRC. Students from second to fourth floor are encouraged to decorate their doors with Halloween themed décor. The best door on each floor wins a box of insomnia cookies. The judges of the contest are not yet announced. Each judge will walk around the floors picking the best doors. Fabiano, Emmons and Woldt are participating in decorating as well. Each of the floors receives a different theme and have to decorate accordingly. For example, the second floor of Emmons is “asylum” or “crime scene” and the third floor is “graveyard” themed. The students can then pick up a “Trick-or-Treat here” sign at the front desk, decorate that and pass out candy to children. The Health Professions Residential College haunted house has been going on for years as a way to reach out to the community. Alaina Jaster, Staff Reporter

student life Yellow Ribbon Week to challenge stigmas of suicide Central Michigan University’s Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention week will be Nov. 3-7. At 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, David Britton will be giving an inspirational musical presentation in the French Auditorium. Steve Harrington will be presenting An Incredible Journey at 7 p.m. in the French Auditorium on Tuesday. Wednesday will include Stories of Hope: A Panel Discussion at 7 p.m. in the French Auditorium. The panel will include students sharing personal stories of hope and healing. On Thursday, there will be a Candlelight vigil to remember those who have been affected by suicide at 8 p.m. in the grassy area west of Park Library. On Friday, Barb Smith will be training students on suicide intervention at 9 a.m. in the Education and Human Services Building room 232. All events are free and open to students and the public. Visit the Facebook event page by searching “Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Week.” Sydney Smith Assistant Student Life Editor

OF THE DARK By Alaina Jaster Staff Reporter

On a crisp night students gathered in the Bovee University Center to meet all the spirits of the past that wander Central Michigan University’s campus. The 19th Annual “Legends of the Dark” held earlier this week allowed students to arm themselves with glow sticks and game faces, all in the pursuit of getting scared. Tour guides took students around campus and told stories

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of CMU’s ghoulish history. While hearing the different legends of haunting at CMU, “creepers” were hiding to give students a freaky surprise. “I like being scared and going to different haunted houses,” said Alpena freshman Matt Belanger. “I heard they tell some history about Central, so I’m excited to hear about things I didn’t know before.” Here is a sampling of the tour, broken down by location. Students may find themselves in a real-life horror movie at their own university.

Warriner Hall. The legend is the building burned down in the 1930s but was rebuilt shortly after. An old woman was going to take the elevator one day but she got stuck in it and died. It’s said her screams can still be heard.

Finch Fieldhouse was originally student housing in the 1950s, but was eventually turned into the field house where sports could be played. It is said there was a shooting range in the basement and those who walk by at night can get caught in the cross fire. When walking away, creepers were screaming in the trees, trying to be heard.

The Central Seal has a love story that most students don’t know. In the 1950s, two lovers from different social classes planned to elope and run away together. The woman waited at the seal for hours, and at 4 a.m., her love finally showed up, distraught after finding his fiancé dead on the ground. He gave her one last kiss and he died too. If a couple goes to the seal and kisses under the full moon, the spirits will bless them.

“My favorite part of the tour is probably the Sloan Hall story. I’m a psychology major so it really interests me to know about the story of the cross. I think it’s so cool.” Emily Mick, Clarkston freshman

Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer Freshman Matthew Burns scares students by banging on the windows and doors of Sloan Hall during the Legends of the Dark Haunted Tours on Oct. 23 on the campus of Central Michigan University.

Claire Abendroth | Staff Photographer Freshman Robert Day scares students by jumping out of the trash bin at the ‘Legends of the Dark’ on Oct. 23 on the campus of Central Michigan University.

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The Alumni Field was used before Kelly Shorts Stadium was built. Legend says one October night, a football practice was taking place. One player pushed himself too hard and passed out and died from the cold grasp of night. Random cold spots are still felt walking through the field.

Sloan Hall. Throughout the tour the creepers were yelling at students to walk faster and at the psychology department building, there was a creeper chained on the ground, screaming. Psychology was known as “the devil’s work” and an upside-down cross has eroded on the outside of the building.

The Pit is the next stop on the tour, where stairs that to the underground tunnels that circulate throughout the campus. The guides explained “The Pit” was used for satanic worship and to open the door to the tunnels, someone must be sacrificed.

Barnes Hall. Legend has it one of the corners of the study room belongs to a girl who hung herself. Current residents have experienced missing papers and books. In 1995, a couple girls were watching television and the screen went black. The TV eventually came back on and the credits of the show were playing. There wasn’t another occurrence like that ever again.

Powers Hall used to be the Music Building and in 1978, the legend says there was a girl named Emily who wanted to be a piano player. She had an audition and practiced so hard for hours and hours, she got a headache from all the stress. She ended up dying from a brain aneurism and in that following December, a janitor heard her ghost playing the piano. It is said that she was so devoted to music that she’s buried under the piano flower bed and students can still hear her play.

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Film student breaks down horror genre By Adriana Cotero Staff Reporter

Demons, ghosts, zombies, monsters, all paranormal acts and blood-craving animals have manifested the genre we have come to know as “horror.” Films of such classification are even more hallowed during October. Film Society President and Davisburg senior Davis Nixon said the horror genre could be broken down into three categories: Psychological, thriller and blood or gore horror films. “Psychological are the horror movies that creep into your head. They are the ones that truly scare people and leave a lasting impression,” Nixon said. “Thrillers are the

3 This category can also be referred to as the taunting and for some forever haunting movies. This can include films that may not be as dark and scary, such as Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws.” Even though the shark might look fake, this movie has the ability to make you never want to swim, surf or even dip your toes in the ocean. The scare of great white sharks may become apparent for some, because of the “it could actually happen” idea. “The Stranger” presents the same thought process— don’t stay in a cabin alone in

movies that get your heart racing and are fast paced with a lot of jump scares. Blood or gore, are the slasher and over the top bloody movies.” As a film major, Nixon can easily break down what makes each of the categories so special—and frightening. “The effect the film has depends on what the directors tactics are,” Nixon said, “you will notice that if you break down most horror movies they do not have the best plot, they are more generic and sometimes predictable, but people still like to watch them. People are scared of imaginations, it comes down to what society thinks is hiding in the darkness, and how the director wants you to view that darkness.”

Psychological Horror a remote area, because you don’t know who else could be there. For Michiganders, living here does not help; annual up north get-aways can easily become the stuff of nightmares. Nixon said psychological movies are the scariest, and one in particular that he recommends but also does not because of how disturbing the film is, is “Anti-Christ.” “This is hands down the scariest movie, leading above all others. It’s not too gory, but it will stick with you for the rest of your life,” he said.

Blood/Gore Horror Films

This is the genre that contains any and all zombies, vampires, monsters and blood thirsty creatures of the night. Some of the most popular and well-known films include all the “Halloween,” “Friday the 13th,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “the Saw” movies. These films have created movie icons that we have come to know and love and hate, including Michael, Jason, Freddy, and many more. These are the movies that can be difficult to watch, because of how

Thriller Horror Films

graphically disturbing and torturous the death scenes are. Seriously, who desires to watch a large man with a chainsaw chop up people?

This type of scary movie keeps you on the edge of your seat. The “Paranormal Activity” movies are thrillers because of how “heebiejeebies” prone they are. Nightmares may not be the case for this type of film but any sudden door slamming, move of a bed sheet, flicker of light, or any white noise can instantly make you think spirits are among you. Thriller films can easily have you covering your eyes and have will definitely have your heart racing. Insidious Part I and II are must see thrillers because of the sus-

pense and tension the films create. It is a dark film that alters the viewers moods throughout. It will make you anxious, terrified, surprised, uncertain and relieved when it’s over.

Combination of All Three

A movie that compliments all three of these categories. While watching, it will stick with the viewer long afterward. This includes films such as “Exorcism of Emily Rose,” a 2005 film and most recent 2014 “Annabelle,” as well “The Conjuring.” These movies contain demon or satanic-based story lines and have become known as some of the scariest movies. Just hearing about a film that deals with a devil takeover, can instantly make someone cringe

and watching it will only make you not want to name your daughter Annabelle or Emily Rose. Also, viewers may not plan to to reserve a room in The Stanley Hotel after watching Stanley Kubricks 1980 film, “The Shining.” This is a more classic film that contains all three elements. There is the psychological aspect of not wanting to stay in a hotel alone, the thriller side because of the hauntings throughout the film and even the slightest bit of blood and gore. Nixon

said “The Blair Witch Project,” which is a found footage horror film, is one of the most successful scary movies of all time because they combine these elements in the right way.

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Tom Olver champions community outreach through Isabella United Way By Amanda Brancecum Staff Reporter

Central Michigan University alumnus Tom Olver is responsible for starting a chain reaction in the community As the president and CEO of United Way of Isabella County, Olver connects resources and volunteers to non-profit organizations. Affiliate organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region, and 30 others, recieve donations and advertising through United Way. “He does a wonderful job referring people who are interested in volunteering,” said Jenny Oswald, enrollment and match support specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters . Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters received $15,000 according to United Way. Oswald said the funds benefit students in the two schoolbased mentoring programs in the county. Olver’s communityoriented ideas and efforts to raise awareness and fundraise ultimately turns into helping fund these types of organizations in the county who work to reach others in need and build up the community. Oswald said Olver goes above and beyond his job requirements. “The minute I met Tom,

I knew he was the perfect fit for United Way and the community,” Oswald said. His sister, Ranae Rettelle, said he puts other people’s needs over his own and has always been that way growing up. “He’s very loyal and very giving,” Rettelle said. “He’s so thoughtful and conscientious of other people’s needs. He’s always been involved in the community.” Olver said he works about 12 hours a day to engage with the community. This sometimes requires a lot of wardrobe changes. “No day is the same,” Olver said. “It’s one thing I love about the job.” He enjoys running, hiking and the outdoors whenever he can. The outdoors and nature is a way for him to decompress and relax, though the opportunity does not come often. “Most of my friends and colleagues would say that I am not very good at relaxing,” Olver said. Tina Gaillard, United Way of Isabella County director of finance and administration, said it is not that he cannot relax, but rather he is very dedicated to the organization he serves. “He is very passionate about the work that he is doing,” Gaillard said. “He is very focused on building

United Way and building relationships.” Gaillard said they communicate through email and texts often because Olver’s efforts are more focused outside the office with building relationships, campaigning and going to meetings. His religious background gives him even more reason to give back to the community. “Faith is big to me,” he said. “It leads me to give back to my community each and every day.” Olver graduated from CMU in December 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and public administration with a minor in business administration. The youngest of eight with two brothers and five sisters, Olver was the first in his family to attend college. Olver said his parents did not understand the whole college experience and what he was going through, but were very supportive. He joined the fraternity of Beta Theta Pi at CMU. Olver loved the fraternity because very few friends came to CMU with him. “I was looking for ways to engage in the campus culture and get to know people,” he said. “My fraternity experience gave me a lot of those opportunities to connect with people and

build relationships.” After graduation, he went on to work as director of risk management and director of operations for three years at the administrative office for his fraternity in Oxford, Ohio. He also served for eight years as the editor and director of communications at the alumni magazine. When he saw an advertisement for a position at the United Way of Isabella County, he pursued the opportunity because he said it felt like coming home. In two years, Beta Theta Pi brother Scott Nadeau said he saw Olver become a celebrity of Mount Pleasant. “He’s always shaking hands and saying hi,” Nadeau said. “We can’t have a meeting in a public place because he knows so many people and we would be interrupted a lot.” He first encountered United Way as a Boy Scout to pose in a brochure. He was aware of the organization’s existence and that it supported other local non-profits including Boy Scouts. As the face of the organization, Olver has better understanding of the organization. “I understand how (they) operate,” Olver said. “These organizations are trying their best to deliver programs and services that improve lives.”

Ben Solis | Editor-in-chief United Way of Isabella County President Tom Olver and Rene Shingles, chair of United Way’s Board of Trustees, receive a city proclamation at a City Commission meeting Aug. 25, 2014.

B’s Music Shop has become Mount Pleasant’s house of instruments By Jared Kellum Staff Reporter

B’s Music Shop has provided the citizens of Mount Pleasant with musical instruments and accessories for almost a decade, thriving in a time when other small music stores have been forced to close their doors. B’s Music Shop has made great strides since first opening its doors. The store moved to its current location in Mount Pleasant

in 2005, and expanded to incorporate the adjacent storefront in 2010. In that time, B’s Music Shop has become an important part of the community, providing many CMU and Mount Pleasant High School students with the band instruments they need. Owner Brian Hansen originally opened the store, now located at 613 N Mission St. in Alma in 2002, when he was just 20 years old. After managing a

Mount Pleasant music store for several years, Brian decided to take a summer off. but was inspired open his own store after a conversation with an old boss. “I couldn’t find a job, so I opened a store,” he said. “It seems like a stupid thing to do now, but I did it.” In addition to selling new and used instruments and repairing instruments, B’s Music Shop also provides one-on-one music lessons for 15 different instruments

including guitar, piano and cello. The store currently has over 100 students of all ages taking lessons. “We’ve become a different store. We’re very family oriented,” Hansen said. “We like to create musicians and provide them with quality instruments.” In a time when big chain stores and online retailers are putting other small music stores out of business, B’s Music Shop has found a way to grow. Brian attri-

butes the store’s success to their well trained employees, as well as the store’s ability to change and adapt. Part of changing with the times has been increasing the store’s online presence, and that includes having contests and giveaways on social media sites. This summer the store held a “Hottest Lick” competition on their Facebook page where guitarists submitted short videos of themselves playing in an effort to win a Peavey amplifier with a retail

price of more than $600. The store is currently gearing up for another social media contest to be held this winter called The Mistletoe Challenge. Hansen estimates the store will givea way over $1,000 worth of merchandise. Hansen says these contests are less about self-promotion, and more about doing something nice for their customers. “We try to treat everyone well,” Hansen said. “Our goal is to make everyone want to come back.”

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Organization of Women Leaders promotes gender equality at CMU By Andrea Peck Senior Reporter

Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Members of the Organization of Women Leaders play an ice breaker game in which players connect arms with someone else in the room when you find a quality the two of you have in common in the Bovee University Center on Oct. 22.

The Organization of Women Leaders is a registered student organization with big plans to make a difference for women on campus. President Kori Jones, a St. Clair Shores senior, explained that the RSO advocates gender equality on campus, while placing an emphasis on leadership and activism. One of their events coming up is Women’s Empowerment Week, scheduled Nov. 10-14. “Our events are one way of how we try to promote some of our values,” Jones said. Jones said she feels there may be some people on campus who are still unfamiliar with the organization. “I feel like people are confused about the RSO,” she said. “The people that have been to our events know what we’re

about, and we kind of rely on word of mouth. That’s how many of our members said they found out about OWLs.” The RSO started out as more of a leadership organization for women, Jones said, but has recently turned toward activism. “Feminism is not a bad word,” she said. “I think that there is a common misconception that gender equality can only benefit women.” Jones said her experience at the CMU is better because of the friendships she has made. “College is a time to expand your horizons and grow,” she said. “I think to grow with people who share my views is great. The bond is so much stronger because we’re able to collaborate with each other and so many different people on campus.” Other members also have enjoyed being involved with the RSO.

“I joined OWLs after my first semester at CMU,” said treasurer and Sterling Heights senior Katie Conley. “I was excited to connect with a group of women who were concerned with gender equality and were also leaders on campus.” Conley’s favorite part of being in OWLs is the organization’s weekly issue education. “My favorite part of being a part of the organization is our issue education every week, with members who are involved in a spectrum of other organizations on and off campus, the conversations never fail to make me think about various topics in a new way,” she said. Romeo senior Stephanie Burlison feels organizations like OWLs can do a lot of good on campus. “I think it is a great organization, but I wish I was made aware of groups like it,” she said.

To Write Love On Her Arms works to combat mental illness By Kelsey Smith Senior Reporter

everyone know that they’re not alone,” he said. “It’s important to know that there is someone there to help you get down the right path.” Attending Warped Tour and seeing their group represented as a national organization sparked secretary and Sandusky junior Lindsay Ball’s interest. “My safari leader mentioned the group to me as a freshman and then I just started going to meetings because I had heard about them at Warped Tour,” Ball said. “I liked what they stood for, I know people who have dealt with some of those issues. I’ve dealt with some of those issues, so I’ve grown to be really passionate about it.” Seeing the group grow on campus is what motivates Ball’s participation in the group. “My favorite part is going to meetings and seeing new faces, especially at the beginning of the semester,” she said. “Recruiting helps getting new people and shows that our efforts are working and we see that we are growing.” One activity that TWLOHA gets students involved in is Fears vs. Dreams. Holding up a white board, one side asks, “what’s your biggest fear?” and the other asks, “what’s your biggest dream?” “You hold up the white board and take a picture and see how both sides are related sometimes,” Ball said. “We did it last year and we got a ton of new

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Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer Senior Courtanie Gaddis (far left), Junior Lindsay Ball (left), Senior Ava Wilk (middle), and Senior Misty Gonzalez (right) ride the hayride at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for a To Write Love on Her Arms social event on Oct. 23.

people to do it.” Joining an organization at CMU has been a challenge for member and Grandville junior Kaity Doyle. After hearing about To Write Love On Her Arms in the eighth grade, she has been drawn to the issues

that the group covers. “I have been trying to find an RSO to join for awhile,” Doyle said. “I was looking through OrgSync and I found (this). I was really drawn to it because I had dealt with some of the issues that it talks about. After my

first meeting I was like ‘yeah, I’m definitely going to keep going.’ I love it. The meetings are very informational, everybody is super nice and welcoming.” To Write Love On Her Arms meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday nights in Anspach Hall 166.

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Silently battling with a mental illness can take a toll on both a person’s mind and body. For Lake Village, Ind. senior Misty Gonzalez, it’s all about breaking the stigma. To Write Love On Her Arms at CMU is a branch of a national organization devoted to finding resources for people who are suffering from a mental illness such as depression, self-injury, thoughts of suicide and addiction. Gonzalez stressed the importance of having this RSO on Central’s campus and how it can help students that are struggling. “Personally, I’ve dealt with a lot of the things we deal with,” Gonzalez said. “Even if I hadn’t, it’s something I’m really passionate about. I’ve realized that a lot of people deal with these things and that it’s not something that people really just get over and they do need people to support them.” As president of the group, Gonzalez focuses on helping others and gaining members for the organization. Becoming well known on campus is one of her hopes, she said. “The best part is knowing that I am making a difference,” Gonzalez said. “Sometimes it’s hard and it feels like no one really cares, but there will be like one or two people who come up to you and say

that you really do make a difference and that they love coming to us. That’s what I do it for. As long as it helps one person, that’s all that really matters.” Each meeting focuses on a different mental illnesses, ranging from anxiety to eating disorders. Finding resources for students who are struggling is the main goal of the organization, but it isn’t a support group, Gonzalez said. “We’re not a counseling center,” she said. “But we do the best we can in helping people find the right resources. At meetings, we provide more in-depth information. We talk about where to find help, statistics and breaking the stigma on mental illnesses. It’s OK to talk about things here, it makes things less scary.” Being a part of the RSO allows treasurer and Powers senior Lucas Kleiman express himself. Most of all, it lets him help others. “I just personally have dealt with a lot of things in my life,” Kleiman said. “Also I’ve always been one who is very outgoing and helpful and so I like to help people through things, whether it’s good or bad.” Having the RSO on campus can help raise awareness on mental illness. Having someone there for support is crucial when struggling, Kleiman said. “(The group) can bring awareness to campus and let

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